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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,776.06, 350,052.51 and 163,250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,776.06, 350,052.51 and 163,250.02 is: 225,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,776.06 : 350,052.51 = 163,250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,776.06/350,052.51 = 163,250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,776.06x = 350,052.51 × 163,250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,776.06x = 57,146,079,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,146,079,258.55/253,776.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,183.10

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